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George Ravenscroft
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For the Member of Parliament, see Flintshire (UK Parliament constituency).
George Ravenscroft (1632 – 7 June 1683) was an English businessman in the import/export and glass making trades. He is primarily known for his work in developing clear lead crystal glass (also known as flint glass) in England.
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